Disability Studies : Course Descriptions

DS-200 Introduction to Disability Studies

Disability Studies understands disability as referring not only to a biological or medical condition, but also to a community of people (the largest minority in the U.S.); to a civil rights movement; to a complex set of social and ethical issues; to a universal human experience; and to the ways cultures respond to different bodies, minds, and behaviors. The class will help students understand disability in its social, cultural, and ethical dimensions. It will sometimes be taught in Hawaii during Winter. Counts toward core requirement: Diverse Perspectives. 2 credits.
Credits: 2.00

DS-204 Working w/People w/Disability

Human diversity includes the variety of abilities and disabilities we all experience. In this course, students learn how the lives of persons with significant disabilities are similar and different than their own. They examine the challenges and needs of persons with disabilities and their families in society. While working as student-counselors in a residential camp located near Mt Hood, they expand their awareness, knowledge, and skills for interacting with and supporting persons with a variety of disabilities. Working in smaller groups and under the supervision of qualified staff, students use teamwork and communication skills to support each other and campers in a range of outdoor recreation activities. The two-week practicum portion of the course enables students to strengthen their personal and professional development through extensive opportunities to interact with campers, camp staff and other counselor trainees. Instructor's consent required. Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement. 4 credits.
Credits: 4.00

DS-211 Abnormal Psychology

Students critically explore major categories of disorders, with special emphasis on dissociative identity disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and borderline personality. Questions are raised about the use of psychiatric drugs, and attention is paid to the history of insanity. This course includes both textbook and original readings. Also listed as PSY 211. Prerequisite: PSY-150 with a minimum grade of C. 4 credits.
Credits: 4.00

DS-275 Internship

See department for details. Internship contract required.
Credits: 1.00

DS-307 Ethics, Medicine & Health Care

A study of ethical issues that arise in the health care professions. After working through the processes of moral reasoning and learning about some of the major moral theories this course will focus on major topics in health care today. Typically this course deals with such issues as abortion, physician assisted suicide, genetic manipulation and cloning, and comparative health delivery systems. Students will be able to do some independent research on a topic of their choice. Also listed as PHIL 307. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above (30 or more completed credits). 4 credits.
Credits: 4.00

DS-315 Adapted Physical Activity

Introduction to adapted, corrective, and developmental physical activities. Emphasis is placed on assessment, laws & legislation, and teaching methods of physical activities for the exceptional student. Also listed as EXMB 315. Prerequisite: EXMB-105, and EXIP 365 with a minimum grade of C- or DS 200 with a minimum grade of C-. 2 credits.
Credits: 2.00

DS-325 Constitutional Law

An introduction to the judicial process, legal reasoning and interpretation of the Constitution through analysis of court cases. Subjects include federalism, property, race, gender, and privacy. Also listed as POLS 325. Biennially. 4 credits.
Credits: 4.00

DS-395 Independent Study

See department for details. Independent study contract required.
Credits: 1.00

DS-475 Internship